Sikhism . Culture & Arts . Vaisakhi

From the archives of the Punjab Government

For unfolding the Bachittar Natak (cosmic event) at the mound (where now stand the Takht Sri Keshgarh) at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind chose the first day of solar month of Vaisakh ( the Vaisakhi day) that fell on March 30 in 1699 AD-now celebrated on April 13.

Vaisakhi: It's significance to different people

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Sikhs: For unfolding the Bachittar Natak (cosmic event) at the mound (where now stand the Takht Sri Keshgarh) at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind chose the first day of solar month of Vaisakh ( the Vaisakhi day) that fell on March 30 in 1699 AD-now celebrated on April 13. Guru Gobind Singh purposely chose this day for ushering in a new dawn, a new chapter in world history, a new phase of world civilization, envisioned by the first Prophet of Sikhism, Guru Nanak. The Guru had asked the faith-followers from all over India to assemble at Sri Anandpur Sahib on the chosen day. The huge congregation became mysteriously innervated when the Guru with a divine glow in his eyes and a naked sword in his hand, gave a thundering call for a devout Sikh to come forward to offer his head then and there for the sake of dharma. Guru Gobind Singh was putting to test his followers readiness for sacrifice of life - a sacrifice of the mundane life sibilated into the Life Divine. Guru Nanak himself had laid down the test. The Order of the Khalsa-Significance in World History and Civilization
People of Punjab: The beginning of the month of Vaisakh symbolizes renewal and regeneration, ripening and fruition. Bhangra is a vibrant dance with dhol (drums) and boliyan (couplets), performed during the harvest season (Vaisakhi).
Buddhists: Earlier, it was on this day that Gautam realized enlightenment and became the Buddha, heralding a new era in Indian civilization qualitatively different from the prevalent Hindu civilization and culture.

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